4 bedroom detached house for sale

Situation

Ford House lies on the edge of the small hamlet of Millhayes, just 1.6 miles from Stockland, a highly sought-after conservation village in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Stockland boasts a vibrant community with a well-regarded primary school, village hall, community-run pub, and the historic Church of St Michael and All Angels. Nearby villages such as Membury and Dalwood also offer welcoming communities, with Dalwood featuring a popular pub and community-run shop.

The bustling market town of Honiton is around 6.5 miles to the southwest and provides a wide range of shops—including numerous antiques dealers—along with a sports centre, swimming pool, and a mainline rail service to London (Waterloo).

To the west lies the Cathedral City of Exeter, offering excellent shopping, both state and independent schools, extensive sports and leisure facilities, a mainline rail link to London (Paddington), access to the M5, and an international airport.

For those seeking the coast, the stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast at Lyme Bay is just 10 miles to the south, renowned for its dramatic cliffs, scenic coastal walks, and beautiful beaches.

Property Description

This charming Devon country home dates back to the early 17th century and is full of character, with its traditional rubble stone and cobb walls beneath a beautiful thatched roof, re-thatched in 2021. Inside, the house is spread over two floors and brims with period features, making it a truly special place to call home.

The ground floor is centred around a welcoming cross-passage hallway with useful storage and stairs to the first floor. There are three reception rooms: a cosy snug, a large sitting/dining room with a magnificent inglenook fireplace and exposed beams, and a separate study tucked away off an inner hallway. From here, a secondary staircase, cloakroom and further hallway lead to the heart of the house—the delightful kitchen/breakfast room. With its bay window overlooking the garden, it’s a light and inviting space, perfect for relaxed family living.

Adjoining the kitchen are a utility room and workshop, which could be reimagined as additional living space or even a self-contained annexe, subject to the necessary permissions.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, including a spacious principal suite with a dressing area, fitted cupboards, and an en suite shower room. The first floor also offers two family bathrooms and two cloakrooms, providing plenty of convenience for guests and family alike.

Outside, the gardens and grounds are truly spectacular. Offering complete privacy and seclusion, they are laid out in sweeping lawns bordered by mature shrubs, colourful planting, and a wide variety of specimen trees that give the feel of a private arboretum. A meandering stream and two medieval ponds add to the enchanting atmosphere.

The property extends to just over five acres and includes detached garages and a range of useful outbuildings—ideal for storage, hobbies, or further potential.

Services

Private drainage. Mains water & electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Broadband connected.

Agents Note

A neighbour has an infrequently used right of way over a small section of the driveway as you enter the property from the highway.